Discusses the following five ways that substitute teachers can enhance their own effectiveness and control in the classroom: (1) expect the unexpected; (2) use available people as resources, including staff and students; (3) improvise relevantly in the classroom; (4) use technology; (5) enforce disciplinary measures promptly. (PGD)

Presents four research-supported guidelines for substitute teachers: (1) be prepared by arriving early and obtaining administrative information; (2) take charge of the classroom; (3) clarify expectations about student conduct; and (4) communicate the significance of learning to students. (MLF)